Have you
noticed in your life that when you get too little or too much of something,
your life gets out of balance?
→There are many ways that your life can get out
of balance. Check as many that apply
to you:
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Work demands
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Extended family obligations
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Church functions and/or volunteer opportunities
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Watching too much TV, texting/checking emails
constantly and/or social media
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No time for fun or relaxation
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Giving of self to others when your “cup is empty”
·
Little quality time with spouse
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Eating too much junk food
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Little or no exercising
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Time spent with God is little or infrequent
Any others that may apply to you?
Life happens and sometimes curveballs come your way and you get completely
out of balance. The goal is then to not stay out of balance.
Recognize the signs of being out of balance so that you may
immediately get back in balance.
Signs you are out of balance:
1. Tiredness,
excessively sleepy or fatigued.
2. Difficult
concentrating or staying focused.
3. Short-fused,
irritable and/or easily frustrated.
4. Feel
tense; back and/or neck pain.
5. Trouble
laughing or smiling.
6. Find
yourself complaining and grumbling more.
7. Difficulty
enjoying the simple things of life.
8. Overall
just do not feel well.
9. Experience
high levels of stress.
How to get your life back in balance:
·
Recognize when you are out of balance.
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Place God first above all. Spend daily time
with God.
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Prioritize what is most important-God, spouse,
family, work/ministry.
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Take a Sabbath (rest) once a week. That’s right,
once a week, relax and do nothing stressful or work related.
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Take a day off of work, or a long weekend.
·
Start exercising regularly and eating a
balanced diet.
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Be okay with saying, “No,” when you need to.
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Do something that you enjoy.
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Decrease time with energy-draining people and
increase time with others who inspire, encourage and lift you up.
·
Set limits on your time-phone calls, texts,
emails and social media.
You will know when you are back in balance when your heart rate,
breathing and blood pressure are becoming normal. Your sleep is restful and replenishing.
You have energy, have motivation and have creativity again. You do not feel
tense, stress or anxiety. You are able to laugh and enjoy the simple pleasures
of life.
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